Awarded on: 2007-06-11
Bette Donovan, Ear Falls, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
For over 25 years, Bette Donovan has proudly supported the small community of Ear Falls through her involvement in numerous town committees and as a long-standing member of the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. She has devoted 18 years to the organization of Canada Day celebrations and has also volunteered her time in support of the Firefighters' Ball. Moreover, she has helped to coordinate the annual Terry Fox Run since its inception in 1981, raising large amounts of money for cancer research with the support of her fellow citizens. Her strength of conviction and her compassion make her an invaluable member of her community.